Shop Fitting Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers shop fitting activities from site access and deliveries through installation, adjustments and demobilisation. It supports planning and risk management for movement of materials, work areas, tools, electrical equipment, height work, dust and hazardous products.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan site access, work boundaries, deliveries, coordination and emergency arrangements
• Unload and move joinery, glazing, sheets, boxed stock and other materials
• Maintain clear access, exits, lighting and housekeeping throughout the work area
• Install joinery, fixtures and fittings while managing lifting, positioning and support
• Use power tools and portable electrical equipment for cutting, drilling and fixing
• Manage temporary power, electrical isolation and concealed or energised services
• Carry out work from ladders, step platforms and small access equipment
• Control dust from cutting, drilling, sanding and material preparation
• Use and manage adhesives, sealants, solvents, cleaners and flammable products
• Complete final adjustments, testing, rectification, pack-up and area handover

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out shop fitting activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.2 Safety Data Sheets (SDS); p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use